As the body ages, the skin begins to sag and lose the elasticity it had when you were younger. Fine lines and wrinkles become much more obvious in the face, and when left untreated you can literally look much older than you really are. Patients throughout Orange County are constantly looking for ways to improve …
Instructions A Patient Should Follow After Botox Injections
In order to get the most out of Botox injections in Orange County, one must follow an aftercare regime. Below are some of the tips that a board-certified dermatologist in Orange County would most likely recommend to a patient following Botox injections. Avoid Rubbing Or Applying Pressure To The Area You will need to avoid applying …
How to Get Great Skin – Tips From Cosmetic Dermatologists
It is important to envision the body as a machine. Like any machine, the longer it runs, the more wear and tear occurs – wear and tear that often is visible on the skin. Over time, damage from sun, wind, free radicals, and pollutants also give skin a weathered, leathery appearance. If you’re unsure how …
Where to go for Skin Care Treatments in Orange County
When you see someone on the street or on television that has a frozen face, asymmetric eyebrows, drooping eyelids, or other bad results from Botox, the treatment was most likely administered by a non-professional. Other reported cases of severe side effects occurred from treatments by non-professionals as well. Always have your cosmetic dermatology procedures performed …
Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion Treatments in Orange County
Dermabrasion and its lighter-weight sibling, microdermabrasion, are surgical scraping treatments that smooth out skin. You may be a candidate if you have: many fine wrinkles deep acne scars precancerous growths skin that needs to be cleared of blackheads or debris and/or acne Microdermabrasion freshens skin by a process that combines gentle abrasion with suction to …
Food on Your Face? Cosmetic Dermatology Treatments That Will Improve Your Skin
This month, the pumpkin facial mask and body scrub is in vogue; next month, it may be the melon mask or apricot scrub. Products also are available that include sea salt, sugar, yogurt, avocado, kiwi—even honey. Whoa—we’re not cooking here! We’re not looking to one-up the neighbor’s secret Caribbean rub or barbecue marinade. Why put …
Why Do I Have Acne? OC Medical Dermatologists Discuss
Severe acne can damage a person’s quality of life and self esteem, so we take special care in addressing this all-important area of treatment. The causes of acne are many, but the primary culprits are overactive oil glands that are stimulated by stress and hormones, blocked pores, skin bacteria, or inflammation on and below the …
How do you get beautiful summer skin? Orange County Dermatology
Have you ever had your driveway resurfaced? If so, you remember that the top layer of cracked asphalt was removed to make way for a fresh, new top layer. Skin resurfacing is kind of like that, only it’s a more precise, more elegant procedure that relies on the natural healing process of cellular renewal. Introducing …
Cosmetic Dermatologists Explain How You Can Avoid Wrinkles As You Age
What are some things you can do now to avoid pronounced wrinkles as you age? Below our Orange County cosmetic dermatologists do their best to answer this question: Avoid sun damage by wearing an SPF every single day, exfoliate regularly, and treat your skin to effective products that combat skin damage. If you’re a smoker, …
Scented Moisturizer: Good or Bad? Our Cosmetic Dermatologists in OC Discuss
Question: “I’m going to buy a new moisturizer that smells like cucumber, watermelon, cinnamon, or raspberries.” That’s a BAD IDEA, I frequently hear. While they might smell good, products with strong fragrances are not good for your skin. Scented products contain chemicals that can dry out and irritate your skin. Fragrances account for 11.7% of …